Cristian Garcia/Mexico/Drug Trafficking

Cristian Garcia, a citizen of Mexico, was arrested by ICE New Orleans for felony drug trafficking offenses. Garcia has a criminal conviction for the aggravated felony of drug trafficking and was sentenced to 25 months of imprisonment. ICE officers conducted the arrest following Garcia’s release from criminal custody. The case involved significant quantities of illegal substances intended for distribution, which were part of a broader investigation into narcotics trafficking in the region.

Garcia’s immigration history indicates that she is illegally present in the United States, and the arrest followed standard enforcement procedures. ICE has placed her in custody pending removal proceedings, where she will face adjudication under immigration law. No additional criminal charges were reported at the time of arrest, but ICE has confirmed that Garcia’s prior conviction qualifies as an aggravated felony under immigration statutes.

Garcia has not previously been removed from the United States, but her conviction subjects her to mandatory detention and potential removal based on the nature of the offense. The case has been referred to immigration court, and proceedings are pending. ICE officials confirmed her illegal status and the nature of the trafficking operation but did not disclose further information regarding co-conspirators or ongoing investigations linked to Garcia’s case.